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Message Queuing

Default Description:

Provides a messaging infrastructure and development tool for creating distributed messaging applications for Windows-based networks and programs. If this service is stopped, distributed messages will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Additional Information:

Not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later off the Windows Vista CD/DVD under Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off > Check "Microsoft Message Queue (MSMQ) Server".

May be used on some domains, but the "average" home user will never need this service.

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Not Installed
Default Vista Home Premium: Not Installed
Default Vista Business: Not Installed
Default Vista Ultimate: Not Installed

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Not Installed

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): MSMQ

Display Name: Message Queuing

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\system32\mqsvc.exe

Log On As:

Account: Network Service

Dependencies:

What service Message Queuing needs to function properly:

• Message Queuing Access Control
• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher
• Windows Event Log

What other service require Message Queuing to function properly:

• Message Queuing Triggers